Military Service
U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
Experience
22 years served
Future
Seeking a career in defense, aerospace, & aviation
Location
Santa Maria, CA
About Walter
Top rated, results-driven project manager and operations officer with 20+ years of experience in the defense industry: air, space, intelligence, satellite command and control, and testing/evaluation. Award-winning leader of progressively larger teams, seasoned program manager versed in expertly delivering highly technical solutions for operational customers, on time and under budget. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Highly successful in sensitive, classified, time critical programs and contract management requiring intense attention to detail.
Core experience areas:
Leadership/Program Management - Systems Engineering - Space, Missile Testing
Expert Oral/Written Communication - Technology Application - Space/Cyber Operations -
Space Control/Situational Awareness - Special Access Programs - Strategic Planning
Work History:
2013 – 2015 Division Chief, Special Missions, HQ 14th Air Force (AFSPC)
2010 – 2013 Chief Unified Space Vault, Joint Space Ops Center, Vandenberg AFB, CA
2008 – 2010 Program Mgr, Rapid Attack ID Detection & Reporting Sys, LA AFB, CA
2006 – 2008 Acting Program Mgr/Division Chief, Program Integration, Delta Launch Vehicle Fleet, LA AFB, CA
2005 – 2006 Student, Air Force Institute of Technology (Intermediate Developmental Education), Wright Patterson AFB, OH
2001 – 2005 Ops Officer, Nat'l Reconnaissance Office Ops Squadron, Onizuka AFS, CA
Education:
2011 – Joint and Combined Warfighting School, Joint Forces Staff College (Joint Qualified Officer)
2008 – Air War College (non-residence – “Excellent” Graduate), Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
2006 – Master’s in Strategic Leadership (MBA equivalent), AF Institute of Technology, O 2003 – Air Command and Staff College (non-residence, w/honors), Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
1996 – Master’s in Human Services (Criminal Justice Administration), University of Great Falls, MT
1993 – Bachelor’s in Aviation Business Admin (Dean’s List), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ, AZ
Looking for employment opportunities in this industry in the California central coast area (San Luis Obispo thru Santa Barbara area) Passion for travel, healthy living lifestyle, family (2 children ages 13 and 10)